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Untitled, by Preston Dickinson, pastel, 1924

Untitled

Preston Dickinson

1924

pastel

paper

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1924 pastel by Preston Dickinson, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Preston Dickinson
When & what style?
1924
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting depicts a cityscape with a prominent water tower at its center. The tower is rendered in shades of pink and white, with a black base and a small platform at the top. To the left of the tower, a factory or industrial building is visible, featuring a tall chimney that rises into the sky. In the foreground, a train car is parked on a track, adding to the urban landscape. The artist's use of pastel colors gives the scene a soft, dreamy quality, while the bold lines and geometric shapes evoke a sense of modernity and industrialization. For more works by this artist, explore the art of Preston Dickinson.

About the artist

Artist

Preston Dickinson

William Preston Dickinson (September 9, 1889 – November 25, 1930) was an American modern artist, best known for his paintings of industrial subjects in the Precisionist style.

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